English-language albums

When reading the story, “Big Cats,” by Lynnette Evans, there were numerous vocabulary words, which would be difficult for a first grade class to comprehend and use in their oral language. The following words and reasoning for choosing the words are listed below. • Word #1- Predator o I chose the word, “predator,” because this word is important for students to know this vocabulary word to comprehend the story and learn more about Big Cats. I also chose this word because this word cannot only be…

the mid-twentieth century, India had gained more than just its independence—the flames of revolution forged a new literary genre known as Indo-Anglian literature. Empowered by their newfound freedom, Indian poets wrote in English to open “up the possibilities of a new language and a new way of looking towards the world” (Balikai), fusing academic vocabulary and formal grammar with British philosophies to explore postcolonial themes and issues. A modern Indian identity had emerged, but the words…

speaking English, knowing how to write better essays, and determining my future in majoring in computer engineering. First of all, this class has taught that English is an important language because it is spoken by many individuals. Learning to read and write English fluently is a step closer to the world of foreign languages. Speaking English will be the key to success in getting around campus and passing your required classes. Eventually, when you get a job and have the honor to speak English…

parent’s were from China and neither ever attended college, she already expected that she would be the first generation to finish an education and have a real job when she would grow up. Coming from a family who did not know english well, Tan struggled from having a broken english at first. In one…

My classroom is made up of 6 English leaners (ELs), one of them is a CELDT level 2, one is a CELDT level 3, three are at CELDT level 4, and one is a CELDT level 5. The CELDT level 2 student can repeat sentences, phrases, and speak in simple sentences. This student can also write in simple sentences and excels in mathematics. Will need a lot of repeated oral vocabulary in order to grasp the academic language. The CELDT level 3 student can easily recall facts when prompted, but can’t remember them…

they always feared that my Spanish would be entirely replaced with English. As I got older, I began to speak more English at home instead of Spanish. This just made my parents frustrated with the fact that there were many different vocabulary words that they did not understand, especially when I spoke to them. When it came to doing homework, it was hard for me to receive any help when my parents didn’t 100 percent understand the language. Now, reflecting back to the classroom setting I was in,…

The Art of Bookmaking In the 800’s, Baghdad became a major papermaking center for creating books, but how were Islamic books made? Books were very important for the Muslims’ value of education. Wealthy people like kings and nobles supported bookmaking and it also provided job opportunities. Illustrators, scholars, craftsmen, calligraphers, paper and leather suppliers, and librarians all were necessary in the art of bookmaking. The Islamic bookmaking was a complicated process that consisted of…

As someone who has always straddled two cultures, Albanian and American, I know what it means to participate in two different language codes. One code, the private code, has to do with speaking a more intimate language. At home or in my local church, my parents have a more comfortable, personal approach when it comes to speaking. They usually speak in Albanian to one another or when they encounter an Albanian native. In this way they both can express themselves easily and have have a better…

Module Eight Paper Name Institution Date African American English (AAE) AAE is a variety of English that is formerly referred to as Vernacular Black English or Black English Vernacular among sociolinguists. While some attributes of AAE are apparently distinct to this variety, its structure and composition also shows many similarities with other dialects including several nonstandard and standard English varieties spoken in the United States (Bailey, Baugh, & Mufwene, 2013). AAE have been…

with language in both drama and verse, and students will experience rich and poetic language as they read and listen to their writings. Plays and poems are meant to be read aloud and listened to, and students will have the opportunity to interact with soliloquys, monologues, speeches, poems, and sonnets in Early Modern English while discovering the beauty of the language.…